New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged-off the Delhi-Faridabad Metro Line that would allow hassle free travel for around two lakh daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub in Haryana.
The extension of the Delhi Metro connects Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad.
The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is nearly Rs. 2,500 crore. Out of this, Rs. 1,557 crore was borne by the Haryana Government, the Centre contributed Rs. 537 crore, while the Delhi Metro provided Rs. 400 crore.
All these are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2).
“The nine-station metro corridor which was 95 per cent indigenously built will provide people a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility,” a Haryana government spokesperson said.
Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar, addressing a press conference on Saturday, had thanked the Prime Minister for “gifting” the Metro service which would take the city to “another level of progress” with better connectivity with other NCR towns.
He had also said that the Prime Minister would be announcing the go-ahead for connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad by Metro.
Pune: From next month the citizens will now be able to get a better idea of Pune metro. At JM road the Maha Metro Rail Corporation has planned to set up an information center and this will be a replica of metro rail coach.
The center will work as a platform and it will provide information about Pune’s metro project to citizens. It will be equipped with the information system with an LED screen.
Brijesh Dixit, MD of Maha metro while addressing a news conference here on Monday said that the “citizens can walk in and get their queries addressed at the center. It aims to provide comprehensive information about the Pune metro project including latest developments, updates, salient features, stations and routes among other things.
Brijesh Dixit, MD of Maha metro while addressing a news conference here on Monday said that the “citizens can walk in and get their queries addressed at the center. It aims to provide comprehensive information about the Pune metro project including latest developments, updates, salient features, stations and routes among other things.
This facility is expected to be open on 15th August from 7 AM to 11 PM. Its entry will be from Balgandharva side of Chatrapati Sambhajji park. For the ease of the citizens, an information gallery is also being planned on the premises and it will also help to understand the features of this project as well.
To highlight the monuments, structure, and flavor of Pune the coach graphics have been specially designed.
One coach is provided with two AC’s which will be capable of heating and cooling. The temperature inside the coach is controlled automatically in the passenger area and is fixed at 25 degree Celsius with 65% relative humidity at all times.
Artwork displaying ‘Rolling Stock Features’, mixed in acrylic sheets will also be displayed on the walls of the coach. These artworks will provide detailed information about the salient features of metro train coaches, a statement issued by metro rail.
A depiction of driving cabs, wherein citizens can visualize the interiors of the actual cab and its controls is another highlight of this model. Apart from this, an automatic self-opening/closing bi-parting sliding door will be there in this coach which will function exactly the same it does in real metro coaches.
Hyderabad: There is very good news for Hyderabad Metro commuters now they can ride a bike on rent from Miyapur Metro Station. At Miyapur station with 20 bikes, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited and Wickedride.com, a private company launched the bike rental scheme. With very affordable price commuters have to pay just Rs 4 per km as charges for riding the bike and there are no waiting charges. Users need not to be worry about fuel as the company provides the fuel and the fares will be calculated as per the Odometer reading on the bikes. These vehicles will provides both gears and gear-less facility for the convenience of people. The main focus is to reach to the last mile connectivity to Metro passengers. HMRL Managing Director NVS Reddy said that soon after alighting at Miyapur, a passenger can ride a bike to office or home and get back the vehicle.
HMRL MD Mr.NVS Reddy launching Drivezy self drive bike sharing services at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Begumpet on July 5th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/wgJdmhcGmH
At starting, it was being launched at Miyapur station and the company has also plans to extend the services at other stations on the Ameerpet route. He also said that there are also planning to launch electric bicycles for cycling enthusiasts is going on.
HMRL MD Mr.NVS Reddy inaugurated Drivezy self drive bike sharing services with a fleet of 125 Activa bikes in collaboration with HMRL & LTMRHL for first/last mile connectivity at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Begumpet on July 5th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/jlGAUVjF3Z
Wickedride.com vice-president Shamanth H said that the service was operational in Bengaluru with about 3,800 bikes at 30 Metro Stations. “The response has been phenomenal and we expect Hyderabadis will also ride the bikes on rent.” Users have to register their names either online or offline and if there is any problem, they can contact the call centre.
There were plans to launch electric vehicles for last mile connectivity. A few companies have evinced interest and after the Telangana government introduces the Electric Vehicles Policy, things would be taken forward, Mr Reddy said.
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He said that the instructions have also been issued to the TSRTC to increase the number of buses, at currently the 56 buses being operated on different routes.
New Delhi: South Korean President Moon Jae-In and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi came on Monday for the inauguration of Samsung Facility to manufacture mobile phones.
Samsung has recently opened a 35-acre electronic facility at Noida sector 81. Samsung invited Jae Yong on Sunday and she departed on Sunday and had discussed on then expand of Indian smartphone in the market.
Both the leaders visit Delhi Metro at Mandi House and took the blue line to Noida for the inauguration. Some people were shocked to see both the leaders together in the metro station and some got anxious to see the leaders. Some glimpses from the journey on the Delhi Metro shared by the Prime Minister of India via his twitter page-
PM Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-In took ride on Delhi Metro
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People were so happy to see them but the metro station got little more crowded than usual to see the leaders this led to hassle at the metro station.
Before going to Inauguration both the leader visit Gandhi Smriti to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
At the programme, the Prime Minister spoke about the importance of digital technology all over India and how technology is bringing convenience and enhancing transparency.
He also mentioned in his speech about the efforts to popularise digital payment and making India digitalized country and to connect rural areas with high-speed internet and improving good literacy.
The South Korean President today attending a reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan with Ram Nath Kovind and he visited Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple on Sunday.
It was the first meeting of South Korean President to India after he became President. The whole meet will surely lead to new agreements.
Alain Spohr, Managing Director for India & Asia, Alstom Transport India
Mr. Alain Spohr had joined Alstom Transport India on 1 September 2017 as Managing Director for India and south Asia cluster based in Bengaluru, India. As the Managing Director of Alstom India and South Asia, Mr. Alain Spohr is responsible for expanding the Alstom footprint in the country and for ensuring optimized delivery for on-going projects. Mr. Spohr brings with him over 35 years of experience and has been associated with the Alstom group in France on and off since 1982. He has since held several positions heading different business verticals and practices.
In his last role, Mr. Spohr was the MD & CEO of the GE/Bharat Forge Joint Venture and the India Country Leader for Steam Power Systems at GE Power. Under his leadership, the company executed a $150 million turbine project within stipulated time and budgets and scaled up its knowledge center in the areas of project management, engineering, construction and commissioning. Mr. Spohr’s strong exposure in Industrial and factory operations helped guide GE through rapid localization, cost reductions and clearing backlogs leading the company to secure unprecedented and significant market share.
Mr. Spohr’s rich career in India spans over 14 years which not only gives him a keen understanding on the country’s business environment but also its culture and growth trajectory. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from France.
In an interview with Metro Rail News, he categorically replied on various questions about business strategy and expansion plan of Alstom Transportation India. Here are our communication excerpts:
At the outset please accept our heartiest congratulation on successful delivery of 15 metro train sets to Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC). When another train sets is expected to deliver?
Thank you. We are committed to take mobility in India to a higher orbit. Delivering 15 metro trains to Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) is an important milestone in Alstom’s journey and we are committed to delivering the next set of trains within the stipulated timelines.
Before starting any further query, we would like to know about your company vision, mission and working culture?
To become our customers’ preferred partner for transport solutions by 2020 is the global vision of the company. To achieve this vision, Alstom’s commitment is to deliver top quality solutions that are tailored to meet customers’ expectations.
This means that all our actions involve adopting clear priorities, increase our speed of execution that differentiates us from our competitors, and become able to report the achievement of our business objectives. This drives our work culture with compassion.
What is your working experience with Alstom?
In the 36 years that I’ve been a part of this company, a major chunk of it in India, in various Country Business Leadership functions involving project management, engineering, and industrial operations. With Alstom, my role is not just to nurture and build the business here in India and South Asia, but also to take mobility in India to the next level. To be such a crucial part of people’s lives and to get technology to improve the way we move around is a stupendous, most fulfilling challenge. There’s much to do, much to learn.
What is Alstom’s India strategy?
So far, in India, Alstom is known for the metro projects in Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Chennai. It entered in the Indian market decades ago with its LHB technology for coaches for the premium Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains. In the mainline network, Alstom’s Signaling & Power Supply Systems are a part of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
The company’s footprint is further strengthened with the new fully-electric locomotive factory in Madhepura in Bihar which is the largest FDI that Indian Railways has ever entered. The high horse power locomotives manufactured there will be the most advanced in the Indian railways fleet. We are proud to be associated with the Indian Railways for this project.
We are keen to forge several partnerships like these to upgrade the mobility infrastructure of the country. Besides, there are several projects and initiatives by the Ministry of Rail focusing on signaling upgradation, upgradation of rolling stock and electrification which are likely to have a positive impact for Alstom.
We want our mobility solutions to be considered as the benchmark technically, economically and environmentally for mobility in the country. Combined with this is our strategy to make India our manufacturing hub for international markets, having successfully delivered export projects out of SriCity this year.
In line with our growth and investment plans, we have chalked out our recruitment plan for India too. We are building a talent pool that can cater to the dynamic needs of the industry in an efficient and responsible manner.
Alstom aims to bring India’s Manufacturing hub to International market will be a full field?
It is already happening. Sri City, near Chennai, is our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that manufactures and supplies rolling stock for the current metro projects running in the country. From here, expansion across current metro systems will continue to be strong drivers for Alstom’s business in India. Our aim is to make Sri City, Alstom’s export hub, and our Bengaluru center the innovation hub for mobility solutions.
Alstom is highly aligned to make in India. Is its alignment is really beneficial for ‘Make in India’ project?
Make-In-India has been a strong propeller of growth in the manufacturing space. It has encouraged companies to manufacture their products within the country and increase the amount of investment in the country.
Alstom has been a strong proponent of this initiative and our solid localized footprint in the country is a testimony of this policy.
Our Kochi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Lucknow metro projects were all executed out of our Sri City plant and our engineering Centre in Bengaluru. The Kochi Metro project was in fact the first example of a 100% Made in India metro project where we executed end-to-end solutions ahead of schedule – power, tracks, signaling, rolling stock at all.
Alstom delivered 15th train set to Lucknow Metro from Sri City plant (Photo: ALSTOM India)
Our Madhepura project is yet another exemplary endorsement of the Make-In-India initiative, not just because of the manufacturing and localisation component but the level of social upliftment that project has brought to the region. Around 90% of the components used in the manufacturing of the locomotives are locally manufactured and Alstom is setting up an infrastructure base in Madhepura to invite our supply chain partners to set up their manufacturing units around the e-loco plant to optimize production and supply processes.
‘Make in India’ has renewed our commitment to make long-term investments in India and strengthen plans and delivery on ground. It is really good for business.
How has Alstom played a crucial role in Indian Railways?
We have been a part of India’s mobility journey for over five decades, and we hope to continue in the same track.
Alstom believes in working closely with the Government to contribute towards nation-building. Our manufacturing unit in Madhepura in partnership with the Indian Railways is the largest FDI in Indian Railways, to build 800 state-of-the-art fully electric locomotives. The speed, power and efficiency of these newly built locomotives will redefine the heavy freight transportation in the country.
Make in India Electric Locomotive by Alstom from Madhepura Facility
This contract requires two maintenance depots in the country – one in Saharanpur and the other in Nagpur. The modern depot at Saharanpur is ready and about to commence operations. The depot will help in the upkeep of locomotives with predictive maintenance technology. It will also act as a training center for loco pilots and contribute towards skilling India.
Our work on Dedicated Freight Corridor, is another project we are proud to be associated with. This corridor will decrease traffic in the mainline network and increase speed and efficiency of freight movement.
With such a comprehensive array of partnerships to improve the rail infrastructure of the country, with a billion plus population, the work is far from over. We take pride in our work done so far and simultaneously acknowledge the challenges that lays ahead of us.
Alstom has successfully designed Kochi Metro under ‘Make in India’ project was first project under ‘Make in India’ program. Share your experience with this project.
Alstom-built metros for Kochi are the first to have been entirely designed in Bengaluru and manufactured at Sri City supporting the Government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the project. It reinforced our vision to become the preferred partner of cities, countries and operators and provide our advanced mobility solutions. Alstom scored a lot of industry-firsts with the Kochi Metro Project.
Kochi Metro Rail
It was the first Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC)-based metro to be commissioned in India. CBTC controls the movement of trains precisely, allowing more trains to run on the line at higher speeds in total safety. Our goal was to deliver an innovative and effective mobility solution for the people of Kochi.
Alstom is investing a lot in India, while other MNC company dares to invest. What such fascinate you in India for such a huge investment?
Any business venture should make commercial sense. When we consider investing in a country we evaluate market potential, availability of talent and government support. India’s market potential is high because the country requires rapid modernisation, adoption of newer, safer and more sustainable technology, due to quick urbanisation.
Large structural changes need constant support. Metro Rail News publication can help maintain the optimism and enthusiasm of engineers, officials and people associated with this dynamic industry.
Geographically, India is strategically located that also helps us to assuredly deliver projects across Asia, Middle East and even beyond. We also have been able to tap into the large, skilled talent pool available in the country – bright, young minds that are helping us develop sustainable solutions for projects worldwide. We employ close to 3,600 people in India which makes it our biggest centre of operations after France.
With the Government’s Make in India and Skill India initiatives, we find our business goal completely aligned with the country’s vision. I do not know about other companies but conducting business in India and from India makes sense for us.
Apart from publishing daily news updates on Metro Rail News portal, Our Monthly Magazine covering chronicle development in urban transport in India. How do you think we can partner with railway industries across the country to popularize their project developments?
Large structural changes need constant support. Your publication can help maintain the optimism and enthusiasm of engineers, officials and people associated with this dynamic industry.
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Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now eyeing greater investment from private companies. The metro rail corporation is trying to reach out to interested companies to fund metro rail projects. Recently Infosys Foundation has agreed to offer Rs 200 crore for the development of Konappana Agrahara station (Electronic City-2).
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd is reaching to corporate houses to fund metro projects like the Outer Ring Road that fall under the tech corridors. This partnership works out as a perfect win-win situation for both the BMRCL and the companies.
The companies investing in the metro project get lot of advantages like reduced traffic congestion in the locality where their office is situated. Besides, it also means better and safer traffic congestion for commuters. These companies also get an opportunity to be part of the metro project and infrastructure development taking place in the city.
In lieu of the funding, BMRCL on their part offer retail space at the metro station for 30 years. The metro corporation also offers advertisement and naming rights. The funding companies only have to abide by the specifications by BMRCL with regards to maintenance of the station.
The stretch between Silk Board Junction and KR Puram along ORR which is 4,200 crore elevated line spanning 17 km will be the first such metro project that would be employing an innovative financing formula. The cabinet has stated earlier while approving the ORR metro project that around Rs 1,100 would have be raided using innovative financing method. It is expected that the tender for the ORR metro line would be finalised at the earliest.
On the other hand the RV Road Station to Bommasandra which is 19.6km stretch, is heading towards meeting its deadline. Work is in full swing and the project is on schedule. The Bangalore metro elevated rail network project rail project on this stretch is likely to complete by 2021 at an estimated cost of Rs Rs 1,794 crore.
Hyderabad: Commuters taking a ride on the Police Control Room and Rangamahal Junction in Corridor-I will get a taste of city’s heritage. In keeping with state government’s instructions, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) will be developing a beautiful heritage precinct at the metro station.
HMRL plans to lay out a continuous as well as wide footpaths offering seamless pedestrian movement on a five-kilometre Metro Rail stretch in Corridor-I.
Managing director of HMRL, NVS Reddy along with top metro officials has carried out inspection. The stations earmarked for the project is starts from Police Control Room and Rangamahal Junction in Corridor-I. This stretch is to be developed as heritage arcade. The directive has come from the Telangana government.
HMRL will be working to develop the stretch and promises that commuters will see the transformation. Reddy said that wide footpaths will be developed across the 5 km stretch themed around the city’s heritage.
Giving a glimpse of the design, Reddy shared that there will be vintage looking electrical fittings interspersed with sculptures, art work and classical signage. There will be liberal use of cobble stones and classic patterns of tiles and stone flooring will be used. They will also work towards restoration of heritage buildings and structures while developing the stretch.
HMRL MD also stated that Nampally Metro station will be linked with Nampally Railway station on 200 metres away with a covered railings and walkway that will have heritage look.
Commuters transiting from metro station to (Nampally) railway station and vice-versa can take luggage in trolleys a facility similar to that available on airports. Reddy added that two-lane carriageway on each one side will be aesthetically constructed with cobble stones.
In order to restore the grand heritage structures which are not in good state, HMRL plans to have theme-based public plazas. There will wonderful lighting with perfect ambiance to give the heritage structure a magnificent look. The idea is to restore history and merge it with contemporary urban development.
Other features to be added is multi-level car parking along with other facilities. These will be coming up at Gandhi Bhavan stations and Nampally metro stations. These stations will be integrated with MJ Market which requires restoration as well.
State-of-the-art facilities will be made available to offer seamless connectivity via sky-walks. These will be connecting the MGBS Metro station with MGBS bus depot on one side and the Old city area on Chaderghat side.
Talking about the OMC station and Rangamahal Junction part of Corridor-II, Reddy said that they plan to have double decker style pillar structure. This line will be developed as a tourist spot that will showcase union between historical classiness and engineering distinction in Hyderabad city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year in November had inaugurated a 30 km stretch between Miyapur and Nagole of the 72-km-long elevated Hyderabad metro project. The concessionaire L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited is developing the project across three corridors.
MUMBAI: On 1 July the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development (MMRDA) launched two heavy duty girders in limited hours from 3 AM to 6 AM, on the Andheri (East) Dahisar (East) metro-7 corridor.
25 m wide. The girders were placed on the pier which is 8 m high near Thakur Complex, Kandivali.
One day before at the site these two huge cranes and the girders were carried from Bandra casting yard and was set up in the right place near pier P 169-170 and was done on the same night with the weight to crane counter and that is also a huge task.
Shri. Tanaji Bhosale, Chief Engineer, Shri. P. R. K. Murthy, Director (Metro PIU), Shri. R. K. Sharma, Director (System), were present on the spot to coordinate the things.
In spite of the heavy rain, the heavy-duty activity was carried out successfully. As this was a crucial task which was needed to be completed within a limited time slot. During the launch of these girders the supporting technical staff with the general consultant safety team, the MMRDA senior officer Director project, chief engineer all were present at that time.
To take a block from TATA power for safety purpose was necessary as the double circuit of 110kV Borivali-Malad heavy transmission tower lines of TATA Power company was passing on this pier location.
Mr. Dilip Kawathkar, Joint project director, MMRDA said We thank Railways, Police, MCGM, TATA Power, Reliance Infrastructure and Citizen of this area. MMRDA, Of course, cannot make light of the cooperation of the residents in the surrounding area. “They realize that the Metro is for them”.
Mr. Dilip Kawathkar, Joint project director, MMRDA said We thank Railways, Police, MCGM, TATA Power, Reliance Infrastructure and Citizen of this area. MMRDA, Of course, cannot make light of the cooperation of the residents in the surrounding area. “They realize that the Metro is for them”.
traffic congestion in South Delhi during peak hours (photo: apnipatrika.com)
New Delhi: Delhi is facing heavy traffic congestion particularly at peak hours in South Delhi, meeting points of roads going towards Gurugram, Vasant Kunj and other areas of south Delhi, the Chhatarpur Metro station is considered the main cause of traffic congestion. South Delhi is an administrative district which connects Delhi to the south towards Haryana, Gurgaon to the south-west part of Haryana.
The last mile connectivity such as rickshaw, e-rickshaw, busses, autos and Grameen Seva used by Delhi Mero users adds to chaos whereas private cars use the road beneath the elevated corridor of the yellow line to reach metro parking and there are bus stops on either side of the station where public transport coaches stops in a careless manner.
Commuters complaining about the noticeable traffic problem, redevelopment project is in mind of both station and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) that not only promises smooth flow of traffic but also a green plaza. “ A large vacant patch between the compound wall and slip road was available, it was not fully utilized, so it will now become the green plaza with pedestrian walkways” said by a spokesman. A new toilet block will also be created.
screenshot of twitter of people complaining about rush at chhatarpur metro station
“ A large vacant patch between the compound wall and slip road was available, it was not fully utilized, so it will now become the green plaza with pedestrian walkways” said by a spokesman.
DMRC is planning more organized pathways as well because of random and chaotic movement of pedestrians. A DMRC spokesperson said “traffic circulation is being reoriented as part of its multimodal integration plan. It intends to put in place another entry /exit towards Mehrauli-Gurugram road for easy access to para-transit users like autos and to enable easy approach for pedestrians.”
“Parking bays have been created for autorickshaws, Grameen Seva, and feeder buses. Cycle rickshaw will also be provided space.” Said by DMRC spokesperson “The movement of busses will be regulated under the new plan so that the junction towards Vasant Kunj is decongested”
“Parking bays have been created for autorickshaws, Grameen seva, and feeder buses. Cycle rickshaw will also be provided space.” Said by DMRC spokesperson “The movement of busses will be regulated under the new plan so that the junction towards Vasant Kunj is decongested”
The current chaos is the result of the rushed work oh Chhatarpur metro station because DMRC had to meet the deadline before the start of Commonwealth Games 2010. As a result, there could not have been much planning regarding multimodal integration of transport providing last mile connectivity.
CHENNAI: A man who made the fake website and had post fake recruitment got arrested on Saturday. He is a native of Malappuram district of Kerala. He is a 34-year-old freelancer for some IT firm in Kerala. He copied the Chennai website and the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) official complaint about the fake information that he gave to the people to fool them through their website.
He allegedly created a fake website www.cmrclo.org and fool many job seekers with a fake advertisement for recruitment. After investigation process, the name The man is now in the hands of police and the police said: “ The arrested man has later remanded a judicial custody”. After Investigation the name (Sreejith) of person came out in front of public who has created a website and he had copied the design and photos and even the content from the official website of CMRL www.chennaimetrorail.org and had fooled many job seekers by inviting them for the interviews.
He used social media platform and targeted job seekers by his website. One of the CMRL officials stated that some job seekers about the status of an application. Some of them paid 4000 as an application fee. He put many advertisements on his website regarding the recruitment and fool many people and earned money from it.
More investigation is still in the process as the police are trying to find out that whether he conducted the fake interview or do something more to fool people.
The police officer said that “he took resumes from candidates and also issued appointments’’.
CMRL had admonished people about the people to get cautious about the misleading advertisement at local and social media platforms.
Sometimes Freelancer and some consultancy call or target people who needed the man is now in the hands of police and the police said “ The arrested man has later remanded a judicial custody”.he job and assure them they will surely get a job for them and they charge some amount of money and conduct fake interviews these people are cheaters. People should lodge the complaint against them without any fear.
The man is now in the hands of police and the police said: “ The arrested man has later remanded a judicial custody”.
The man is now in the hands of police and the police said: “ The arrested man has later remanded a judicial custody”.
Delhi Metro Employees on Hunger Strike, gathered at Yamuna Bank Station Platform
New Delhi: With Delhi Metro staff threatening to go on strike with the demand on pay scale revision and other things, Delhi High Court has restrained them from going on strike. The Delhi High Court has stated that closing down on metro services will cause a lot of inconvenience to the commuters. High Court has extended the order and restrained the metro staff from going on strike.
As per current data, approximately 13,000 are employed in Delhi Metro and there is over 11,000 non-executive staffs.
Justice Pratibha Rani extended the interim order has directed the metro employees not to go on strike till further orders and sought their response on a petition by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation seeking that they be restrained from going on a strike.
The High Court in an ex-parte interim order on June 29, had restrained DMRC staff from going on their planned strike starting from June 30. The stay has been order by HC stating that it will cause huge inconvenience to commuters.
The matter is no listed for further hearing on September 4. HC has issued notice to officer bearers of DMRC staff council who were not served notice earlier.
The court wanted to know from Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sandeep Sethi, appearing on behalf of DMRC, whether the petition would be infructuous currently as the planned strike date of June 30 is over.
Sethi in his reply has stated that the pleas cannot be infructuous as the employees have given three notices stating that they will go to strike if their demands are not fulfilled.
Advocate Rajeev Mishra, appearing for some of the office bearers of the staff council, urged the court to direct the DMRC to file an affidavit that it will stand by the terms of settlement arrived at between the employer and the employees in 2017.
The court on the other stated that it was a subject of arguments and would be dealt with afterwards. It had passed the interim order during summer vacations holding that, prima facie, the action of the metro staff does not seem to be reasonable or lawful.
The court has said that DMRC is operating a public utility service that is used by over 25 lakh commuters in Delhi. These commuters hail from middle class background and use metro for daily commute. Sufficient notice has not been given to the DMRC and the conciliation proceedings are still in progress.
The court has said that DMRC is operating a public utility service that is used by over 25 lakh commuters in Delhi. These commuters hail from middle class background and use metro for daily commute. Sufficient notice has not been given to the DMRC and the conciliation proceedings are still in progress.
It had said Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is running a public utility service which caters to around 25 lakh citizens of Delhi, who come largely from the middle-income group, on a daily basis and sufficient notice has not been given to the DMRC and the conciliation proceedings are still in development.
The DMRC has challenged three notices given by DMRC staff council and DMRC employees union of June 14, 18 and 20 respectively and sought direction to pin them down from going on strike.
A previous correspondence was furnished showcasing understanding between the corporation and employees. Minutes of meeting held involving its representatives and the DMRC staff council which clearly hinted that a settlement was arrived at between them on July 23 last year.
The court had said it seems that there were disputes concerning execution of the terms of the settlement and it is the claim of the employees that the terms of the settlement have not be completely implemented to date. However, the DMRC maintained that the staff council was raising additional demands that were unjustified.
As per records DMRC’s total liability stands at around Rs 38,685.03 crore to date.
The council members have been protesting on several issues. These include modification of the DMRC Staff Council as an employees union, revision of pay scale to conditions on sacking employees.
